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Chabot Smog
“I'm an old lady so I've had to do a fair amount of smog checking in my long life and this place performed the work in the shortest amount of time I have ever experienced.”
Emissions Testing & Smog Check in Castro Valley, CA
24 listed · 7 in Castro Valley · 22 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
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Ace Auto Repair & Tire
Diesel Repair, Scheduled Maintenance & Oil Changes, Exhaust System
“The shop is top of the line air professional business and it shows in their performance I have recommended the shop to several people in the past couple years.”
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Prime Automotive
- Owner
- Suspension
- Oil
“Mike took the time to go over the failed smog check, was able to diagnose the problem, fix it, and even check it again after a few days so I would pass the retest smog check.”
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Bestech Smog AND Auto Service
- Smog Check
- Star
- Brakes
“The service at Bestech compared to the smog center across the street is not even comparable; it is 100% worth it to go to Bestech and support a local family owned business.”
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Valley Auto Repair
- Charge
- Mechanic
- Price
“CAVEAT: I'm still trying to get a refund of less than $150 from the dealership in Hayward (going on over 2 months now) - and I wrote a complaint to the Bureau of Automotive Repair.”
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Smog World & Lube
- Stars
- Chevy
- Price
“My family and I have gone to smog world for years now, really fast and friendly, and I believe family owned and ran, I try to support local as often as I can.”
Area overview: Castro Valley, CA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 7 are in Castro Valley itself and 17 come from towns including Danville (4), Burlingame (2) and Campbell (2). Their ratings run from 3.6 to 5.0 across 3,557 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews; 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (84%) and value (84%). The services they list most often on their websites are ac repairs (2), brake repair (2), check engine light (2), diagnostics (2) and exhaust systems (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 5 list staff certifications (ASE); 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 gives free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 20 of them; 15 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email; 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page carry out emissions and inspection work in and around Castro Valley, CA. What each one says about its station license, hours and retest policy comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Clean Air Auto Repair
- Work
- Service
- Oil
“His prices are fair and he doesn't try taking advantage of anyone, if anything he genuinely try's to help you out because his exact words are, “I do this work because I love it and enjoy helping people”.”
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Kevin L Hinkley Auto Tech
- Honest
- Mechanic
“Well,just let me tell ya , Kevin has got to be the most patient auto repair “mechanic, “ yep, technician just dosnt seem fitting when we're talking about 45 plus years .”
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Miller Ave Smog Shop
“Friendly shop”
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Sunny's Star Certified Smog & Repair
“No waiting and quick service.”
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Lmp1 Towing & Auto Repair
“Exelent services and quality repair”
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4 Less Smog Check Station Oakland
“Very up front about the price, Very friendly, talked me through the process patiently, gave me a time estimate of 30 min (there were 3 cars ahead of me) and BOOM 30 min later I was done!”
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Costa Auto Care and Tire
“Costa Auto Care continues to provide thorough and satisfying service, they make sure to explain what they are doing and why, which is really reassuring and helpful.”
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Cosmic Automotive
“Will recommend them to everyone Services Electrical repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, Steering & suspension repair, Wheel alignment, Brakes, A/C installation & repair”
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Star Smog
“Despite feeling the whole smog business and required emissions testing is a racket, Star Smog always does a great job getting me in and out fast (less than 15 minutes this time).”
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Orinda Motors
Car Lights, Vehicles We Service, Radiator Repair
“My mechanic in SF, of many years, recently retired, so I was so happy and relieved to have found a trustworthy mechanic, and so close to home, instead of having to go into SF!”
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Central Automotive Service Center
Vehicles, Central Automotive Service
“I like their process of listing everything out along with recommendations and categorizing what needs to be taken care of right away, what should be monitored, and what could wait until later.”
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Spiteri's Complete Auto Service
Transmission Service, Transmissions, Brake Service
“I called Spiteris for help and they took me right in and worked on the tire until they could find a valve so i could do my drive and make my appointment.”
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ABC Auto Repair & Smog
Car Battery Replacement, Oil and Fluid Change, Electrical Diagnosis and Repair
“Services Transmission, Carburetor cleaning, Auto windshield repair, Electrical repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, Exhaust, Tires, Auto battery replacement”
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Quik Smog
- Check
- Efficient
- Price
“Quick and painless process”
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San Ramon Valley Import Center
Exhaust System Repairs, Smog Check, Diagnostics
“Since I was already there, I decided to take care of some overdue routine maintenance and some bigger repairs (bad bushings) that I've been putting off.”
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Dublin Automotive and Smog
“Angel has always been very helpful to me in correctly diagnosing the issues in my car and guiding me always on what work is needed and what is not necessary .”
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Autometrics
- Team
- Prius
- Alfredo
“I've had my cars (2013 Honda FIT and 1996 Volvo) serviced at Autometrics by Victor and Alfredo for many years — I cannot remember a single time when it wasn't TOP NOTCH QUALITY work and really kind people doing the work.”
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Golden State Auto Salon
Ceramic Coating, Paint Correction, Auto Detailing
“Side note, my car had a rock chip on my hood that I didn't noticed and he reached out to me right away me and gave me some options on how to proceed forward to get it minimized before putting on the PPF.”
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Can I book a test online in Castro Valley?
4 of the 24 shops here take bookings online. Some stations work on a queue instead, which is fine early in the month and painful at the end of it. If you can book, take the first slot of the day and you will be out before the line forms.
What customers in Castro Valley say about local mechanics
- “Smog checks on my 89 Chevy s-10. They have been prompt and courteous and evensttending little items as more of their professional courtiousy.” — customer of Smog World & Lube
- “Quick, easy and a great price. I was in and out with my smog check and certificate within 20 minutes of pulling up.” — customer of Smog World & Lube
- “I have used Central Automotive Service Center for the last 7 years and have always experienced excellent service at an honest price.” — customer of Central Automotive Service Center
- “For those who tried to get a smog check when the check engine light is received an automatic fail.” — customer of Valley Auto Repair
- “I have been going to 4 Less Smog for several years and I will never go anywhere else!” — customer of 4 Less Smog Check Station Oakland
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.